President , the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, has announced that Pallisa and Butebo districts will be included in the government’s livestock restocking programme.
The initiative will support households that lost cattle during past wars and raids in the Teso, Lango, and Acholi subregions. Each eligible household will receive five cows to help rebuild livelihoods and promote economic resilience.
The President made the announcement while addressing thousands of residents during his presidential campaign rally in Butebo District, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Natasha Karugire Museveni.
“Peace is key. Parts of Pallisa and Butebo were badly affected by cattle rustling. We will ensure that the affected sub-counties are included in the restocking programme. This is the first contribution towards rebuilding your livestock,” President Museveni said.
He noted that the restocking programme is part of the broader NRM Manifesto for 2026–2031, which emphasizes peace, prosperity, and inclusive development.
President Museveni highlighted the need to improve the road network in the region.
“I didn’t know that Butebo did not have a tarmac road. I thought the road from Pallisa to Kamonkoli passed through here. Now that I know it doesn’t, we shall work on the road connecting Pallisa, Butebo, and Nakaloke,” he said.
He cited several ongoing projects, including the Nabukhaya, Nambola, Nametsimeri, Sahana, and Khamitsaru bridges, and confirmed government funding for the Nabumali–Butaleja–Namutumba and Tororo–Nagongera–Busolwe roads.
The President commended local leaders for maintaining district roads, noting the quality of the routes he traveled on after landing by helicopter.
“This shows the people of Butebo are serious about development. In other districts, they just eat the money,” he remarked.
He also reaffirmed plans to upgrade sub-county headquarters and connect all districts with tarmac roads.
President Museveni praised Butebo’s water coverage, which now reaches 87% of the district’s 268 villages.
He pledged to expand piped water systems in Petete and Nasurete, and to complete key water-for-production projects such as the Manyowe Solar-Powered Irrigation Scheme.
Feasibility studies are also ongoing for the Kabelai Surface Water Reservoir and the Akisim Medium-Scale Irrigation Scheme, which will serve Butebo, Pallisa, and Kumi districts.
On healthcare, the President confirmed government plans to upgrade existing health centers and ensure each sub-county has at least one HCIII.
He further lauded the district’s education progress:
“Butebo already has five government secondary schools. This is remarkable, considering that in 1961, Uganda had only a handful of A-level schools,” he said.
He urged residents to maintain peace, embrace development programs, and continue supporting the NRM government’s initiatives for community prosperity.
Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson, thanked the President for prioritizing development in Butebo.
“Because Butebo is now a district, it should have a tarmac road. We thank the NRM government for bringing peace, schools, hospitals, and roads. The Parish Development Model has enabled money to circulate in the community, and after five years, we shall be prosperous,” she said.
Currently, Butebo District has 61 parishes, with 18,516 households benefiting from Parish Development Model (PDM) funds totaling Shs.18.5 billion. The district also has 18 Emyooga SACCOs that have received Shs.980 million in government support.
Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation and NRM Chairperson for Butebo, welcomed the President, describing the visit as historic.
“This is the first time the President has campaigned here since Butebo became a district. Our people are ready to support you,” she said.